Routledge - Agenda Setting and Public Policy in Africa

Agenda Setting and Public Policy in Africa provides a deep look into how decision makers manage and mismanage public policy across sub-Saharan Africa. This book addresses the often neglected topic of how public policy ideas are created, who creates them, and their intended purposes. By looking at the mechanics of policy generation, readers gain a better understanding of the forces shaping the continent. The text examines persistent challenges facing the region in a systematic and structured manner. It covers critical issues such as political instability, environmental pollution, famine, hunger, and desertification. It also addresses complex socio-economic problems including rent-seeking and incessant intra-conflicts. This volume is more than just an analysis of problems. Each contributor provides well-researched and convincing solutions to the specific issues identified throughout the work. It serves as a vital resource for anyone studying the development of societies and the complex landscape of African governance and economic policy.